[kubuntu-devel] Change the default settings of Kubuntu to improve the first time

[Rick Timmis]

Plus 1 on Scott's comments

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Rick Timmis



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On 28 Jan 2013, at 21:33, Scott Kitterman <ubuntu at kitterman.com> wrote:

> First run dialogs are intrusive and annoying.  Kubuntu has had a consistent 
> position on this for a long time and I don't think we should change.  OTOH, I 
> can see value in a widget on the desktop that says something like "New to 
> Kubuntu, click here" that allows users to opt-into a first run experience.
> 
> We also have the installer slideshow we can use to present more information 
> about what's in Kubuntu without additionally cluttering the defaults.
> 
> Also, since the switch to KDE4 (over 4 years now) we've aimed to stick close 
> to upstream KDE.  I've heard upstream developers say they like to use Kubuntu 
> to demonstrate KDE because it looks like KDE.  The "K" icon in particular is 
> an important part of that.  Personally, I think we should not change it.
> 
> I don't know about the translations, so no comment there.
> 
> Scott K
> 
> On Monday, January 28, 2013 10:27:00 PM Volkan Gezer wrote:
>> Just to give an idea about first-run icons and splash screen please
>> find two images on the links below. Instead of blank desktop folderview
>> that placed some icons. Also there is a welcome splash screen.
>> 
>> Also has anyone read about my translation status message? I almost
>> finished it
>> (https://translations.launchpad.net/kubuntu-docs/oneiric/+lang/tr), but
>> this is an oneiric documents since Launchpad recommended me to do it. Will
>> they be included on the next Raring release or am I late
>> since I cannot merge them into Raring?
>> 
>> Lastly, no official response came related to KDE icon on
>> Kickofflauncher. Will it remain the same or will you use Kubuntu icon
>> instead?
>> 
>> Screenshot1: http://s14.postimage.org/8kfbo93sh/opensuse1.png
>> Screenshot2: http://s14.postimage.org/rqsirfka9/opensuse2.png
>> 
>> Volkan GEZER
>> 
>> 2013/1/24 Scott Kitterman <ubuntu at kitterman.com>:
>>> On Wednesday, January 23, 2013 11:37:24 PM Rafael Belmonte wrote:
>>>> Firefox KDE integration is supposed to work again with packages from
>>>> blue-shell team, those packages may be included in the Ubuntu Archive
>>>> (section universe).
>>>> I know firefox needs to be patched, and if official firefox maintainer
>>>> does
>>>> not want to patch firefox, we could make a fork of Firefox called
>>>> "firefox-kde" or something.
>>> 
>>> Not and be consistent with the Mozilla corp trademark policy for Firefox.
>>> We'd probably have to rename it.  Also, keeping Firefox up to date in all
>>> releases is a major job.  Doing it for Firefox is a full time job for
>>> someone at Canonical.  There is no way we have the resources to do the
>>> same for a second copy of the package.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Scott K
>>> 
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